Born in 1990 in Portshepstone, South Coast of Kwa-Zulu Natal. Mhlonishwa Chiliza is a Durban based artist who has currently completed his Bachelor of Technology Degree in Fine Art at the Durban University of Technology (DUT).
In 2009 he completed his foundation course in Fine Art at DUT which played a significant role in his artistic background because he didn’t have art as a subject at school.
In 2011 while doing his second year, he was awarded first place winner in the visual art competition of NATIONAL CREATIVE ARTS YOUTH FESTIVAL which was held at Durban University of Technology. He also received awards from Bishop Merchandising and Art Spectrum for achieving the highest aggregate of 80% in Fine Art Diploma II.
In 2012 Chiliza tutored Art Theory 1 students, in this position he demonstrated leadership and empathy, he also became one of the top hundred finalists in a competition for emerging artists called Sasol New Signatures. Last year he achieved four distinctions (the highest aggregate) in his final year of the National Diploma and received four awards including the Sam Newtown Fine Art Trophy Award for the best overall result in the National Diploma. In his diploma exhibition he produced a body of exceptional work which investigated issues of class and power through an installation of sculpture, mixed media, and charcoal drawings which made him to be nominated for Emma Smith Art Scholarship Award for 2013.
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